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Colonialism and Cultural Clash
How Lost Face develops Colonialism and Cultural Clash.
The stories depict the violent encounter between European/American adventurers and Indigenous peoples, with themes of exploitation, forced labor, and the erosion of native traditions, as seen in the Nulato Indians' revolt and the character of El-Soo.
Where it surfaces
- Lost Face
The conflict between European fur-thieves and the Nulato Indians, with Subienkow using his wits to navigate a foreign and hostile culture.
- The Wit of Porportuk
El-Soo's education at the Mission and her return to her father's traditional lifestyle highlight the tension between Western religious values and Indigenous customs.